Down and Dirty

As the mother of four boys, I often bite my tongue. I’ve never been afraid to get dirty or try some new adventure, even if there’s risk. So yesterday I had one of those days filled with stuff boys love: adventure, lots of movement, and loads of mud. And it was all fine, except for [...]

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Kung Fu Lessons

My second time at Kung Fu Panda, I actually took notes. To those who know me, this will not seem unusual. I take notes at my kids’ field trips to the Indianapolis Rowing Center and the Newport Aquarium. I take notes in meetings and at church. But at a movie aimed for children?
Yes, indeed. The [...]

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Slumber Party with the Boys

My friend Misty fell in love with a man who lives in California. That man fell in love with Misty, who lives in Indiana. Misty and her California man, Steve, got married. Now they live part-time in California, where Steve works, and part-time in Indiana where Misty is able to parent her boys and be [...]

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MVP Grand Opening

For two hours I was banned from the basement. Fine with me. While my boys busied themselves with something top-secret, I had the luxury of sitting on the dock to read and take a catnap. When I was invited to the basement, I was given a menu with several drinks and snacks listed.
“Welcome to MVP,” [...]

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Married Half a Century

Fifty years ago my parents made their vows to one another for “better or worse, richer/poorer, sickness/health… til death do us part.” My two older brothers and our respective families are celebrating in Chicago, my mom and dad’s hometown. We’ve had tours of old stomping grounds, fireworks with 5 billion other people overlooking Lake Michigan, [...]

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But My Underwear Says So

A few years ago, a friend of mine bought me some cute pink undies that say “It’s All About Me.” I love them. I love them because they are a.) pink b.) comfy c.) true (the saying, that is).
But the other day as I was driving, the following conversation ensued.
I said to Son: “You know, [...]

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Summer Concerts at the Gazebo

Every town has one. A summer concert series. Ours happens to take place at the gazebo, next to a huge fountain, by our local government buildings. A beautiful lawn surrounded by Georgian architecture. I couldn’t tell you who played tonight, what they looked like or how many people were in the band. I do [...]

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Ever Heard of an Umbrella?

Seriously, what were the women of yesteryear thinking? My mom used to actually go out into public with one of these rain bonnet, hat, shower cap, get-ups. And I don’t think I was embarrassed either.
And my dear friend Maria, from college, sent me one recently for my 40th birthday. How sweet, huh? So, as a [...]

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Another Addiction

That’s right, another addiction. I am powerless over Facebook and my life has become unmanageble.
I’m just waiting for Facebook Anonymous to start up somewhere b/c I think I need help. As you can imagine, the laundry generated from11 days out West, especially that of four little boys, is immense. Not to mention that we were [...]

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It’s LAKE time!

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of lake season. Our family has a lakehouse that is located in a beautiful southern Indiana area, which I think is the best kept secret in our state.
Being on the water melts nearly all the worries of life away, not to mention the fun we have watching the kids [...]

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